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Tech It Out

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Making sense of technology by breaking down “geek speak into street speak."
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Episodes

(Mixed) Reality ... What a Concept!

You’ve heard of virtual reality and augmented reality, so what’s “mixed reality”? We’re joined by Intel’s Michael Domingo to explain what it is. Confused about the Bitcoin craze? Don’t know your cryptocurrency from a blockchain? You’re not alone. We’ll talk with crypto expert Ed Blaha, who will break this all down for us. Lenovo has a number of new tablets on the market that don’t break the bank; they’re designed to be shared with the family; and they work with optional “kits” to extend its func...

Dec 02, 201739 min

The Best Galaxy Devices for 2017; the Flipp App; & Who's Yo' (Go) Daddy?

The world’s no. 1 smartphone maker, Samsung, talks with us about 2017’s best Galaxy devices, include the Note8 How to save money with the Flipp app, whether it’s weekly groceries or big-ticket holiday purchases GoDaddy joins us to talk about new tools to create your own (mobile-optimized) website for work or play

Nov 25, 201739 min

A Fitness Desk, the D-Link 'Deco' and a New LG Android Smartphone

Online shopping safety tips, just ahead of Black Friday and Cyber MondayLearn about a “fitness desk” to help keep you in shape while you’re on your PC all dayWe talk with the makers of a fidget spinner that works with mobile games on your smartphoneLG tell us what’s unique about its new LGV30 Android smartphoneD-Link joins us to talk about Deco M5 MESH Wi-Fi system, for broader range and faster speeds

Nov 18, 201739 min

Nov 11-12: What's HAPPN'in'?

Happn: A new dating app that uses the location info of your smartphone to connect you with other singles nearby Onward: A platform to help curb digital addiction, using artificial intelligence and an app on your smartphone Epson ProSense: A new line of GPS smartwatches designed for runners, cross-trainers and other fitness types.

Nov 11, 201739 min

Medication Dispenser for Seniors, Video for Babies, and TV for the Rest of Us

HiMama, an app for parents to see what their little ones are up to at daycare all day longBluewave Get, a small device that turns wired headphones into Bluetooth ones (ideal for new phones without a headphone jack)OLED TV 101: I explain what these new OLED TVs are all about. (Hint: thin is in)Livi is a medication dispenser for seniors that’s smarter than any other. We find out why

Nov 04, 201739 min

This Week in Tech: Pianos, Popsockets and Projectors

Guests & Topics: Moonlite, a projector for smartphones and story time app to help make bedtime stories even more magical; We talk to the creator and CEO of Popsockets, the wildly popular smartphone accessory; and Yamaha’s Disklavier smart piano just got smarter.

Oct 28, 201740 min

Oct 21-22 Sell your old tech, New Wearables, Protection from cyber threats

Decluttr.com: A service that buys your old tech from you, including iPhones ( www.decluttr.com )NexBand: A new kind of wearable with multiple colors and lights to give you instant notifications, games ( www.thenexband.com )Cosmo Connected: A high-tech motorcycle helmet add-on to protect riders ( www.cosmoconnected.com )ESET: Tips on how to best protect yourself from cyber threats from one of the leaders in cybersecurity ( www.eset.com )...

Oct 18, 201739 min

Oct 14-15: Drones, Headphones and free eBooks

Leading drone maker DJI takes joins us to talk about its new palm-sized DJI Spark quadcopter. We hear why it’s flying off store shelves.House of Marley chats about its best-selling headphones and speakers and what makes this audio company different. Would Bob be proud? Ya mon.Learn how to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your local library for free, with Overdrive’s new Libby app for iOS, Android & Windows.We’ll learn about “digital nomads” who work wherever life takes them, with the help o...

Oct 14, 201739 min

OCT 7: Charging Your Phone Over Coffee, & Cool Tablet Accessories

Powermat – They’re the pioneers of wireless charging, and now they’ve got a big partnership with Starbucks, so you can leave your charging cable at home and simply drop your smartphone down to juice up, while you have a cup of Jo. Logitech – One of the biggest accessory companies has a number of tablet add-ons, for iPad and Android devices, including wireless keyboards, cases and stands. These accessories help you get more done while on the go. Hannah Alper – Wanna feel lazy? Hannah is a 14 year...

Oct 07, 201739 min

Sept 30-Oct 1: Common Sense Media, Fujifilm's New Camera and Injustice II

Common Sense Media, an organization that reviews kids media from a parent’s perspective FujiFilm's new Instax SQ10 Square instant camera that print pics from the phone and with Instagram-like features Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s hit video game, Injustice 2, and Amber MacArthur, technology journalist, TV/radio host on tasty tech in the kitchen.

Sep 30, 201739 min

Sept 23-24: Jackpot Blitz, Itty-bitty PacMan, The iPhone 8, and HiSense TV

Jackpot Blitz is a giant digital, dealer-less table that lets you play poker, roulette and other games with others beside you, and also order food and drinks, play mini games, make side bets on horses, and more. Chat with Jake Kalpakian, President and CEO of Jackpot Digital Miniaturized versions of ‘80s arcade coin-op classics, including Pac-Man and Galaxian. Hisense, a little-known TV company, has some great-looking (and huge) models at a fraction of the price of other TV makers. All the latest...

Sep 23, 201739 min
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